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80 Lock St. in Newark is on the campus of Rutgers, the state university of New Jersey. It is adjacent to Lubetkin Field at J. Malcolm Simon Stadium, Estelle and Zoom Fleisher Athletic Center and various academic halls. If you are traveling to the Rutgers campus, there are several hotels near 80 Lock Street, varying in price and amenity.

Hampton Inn & Suites Newark Riverwalk

The Hampton Inn & Suites Newark Riverwalk is one mile on foot from 80 Lock Street. It is five miles from Newark airport and within walking distance of Newark's business and shopping district. Rooms come with standard amenities, including high-speed Internet access, data ports, hairdryers and ironing boards. Suites come with a microwave, refrigerator and coffeemaker. Amenities include a fitness room, indoor swimming pool and business center. A complimentary buffet breakfast is served each morning. The hotel also offers a complimentary shuttle service to and from Newark Liberty International Airport.

Hilton Newark Penn Station

The Hilton Newark Penn Station is located 1.2 miles by foot from 80 Lock Street in Newark. The Hilton's rooms come with LCD flat-panel televisions, high-speed Internet connections and a clock radio with MP3 connectivity. Additional features include a large desk, telephones with data ports and in-room climate control. Each morning a "USA Today" newspaper is delivered to guestrooms, and guests can enjoy a complimentary buffet breakfast. The Hilton also features a Market Street Bar and a Starbucks Café on-site. Additional amenities include a workout room, heated swimming pool and 11,000 square feet of meeting space.

Best Western Robert Treat

The Best Western Robert Treat Hotel is approximately 33 feet southwest of the Newark Light Railway line and across the street from the New Jersey Performing Arts Center. It is .8 miles on foot from 80 Lock Street. While the hotel was built in 1916, the rooms are renovated with modern furnishings and technology. Guests can choose between standard, suite and luxury suite rooms. Standard amenities include cable television, coffeemakers and individual climate control. High-speed Internet connection is available on site. Hotel amenities include a complimentary breakfast bar, business center and fitness room. The Best Western Robert Treat also has banquet and conference facilities.

Village Hotel

Located just .7 miles away by foot, the Village Hotel is the nearest accommodation to 80 Lock Street. The Village Hotel is a budget boarding house with few amenities and frills. The hotel offers private rooms and shared bathrooms. A pay telephone is available.

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